Senior Financial Accountant
Posted 7 days ago by DISTINCT RECRUITMENT LIMITED
£70,000 Per year
Undetermined
Onsite
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Senior Financial Accountant involves providing essential support during a busy year-end period for a growing listed business in Leicestershire. The position requires a hands-on approach to technical accounting and year-end processes, ensuring compliance with IFRS 16 standards and collaborating with external auditors. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and the ability to manage audit queries effectively. An immediate start is required for this 3-month contract role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the year-end process
- Working closely with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Applying IFRS 16 standards as part of the statutory reporting process
- Supporting compliance and reporting requirements for a listed environment
Key Skills:
- Strong technical accounting background
- Experience with IFRS 16 and listed companies
- Confident in managing audit queries and delivering under tight deadlines
- Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover
Salary (Rate): £70,000.00 yearly
City: Leicester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
Role: Interim Senior Financial Accountant
Location: Leicestershire (3 days on-site)
Contract: 3 months
Salary: £60K to £70K
Immediate start
Distinct is supporting a growing listed business in Leicestershire to recruit an Interim Senior Financial Accountant. This is a key role to provide cover and support through a busy year-end period.
The Role: This hands-on position is ideal for someone confident in technical accounting and year-end processes. You'll be stepping in at a critical time, with responsibilities including:
- Supporting the year-end process
- Working closely with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Applying IFRS 16 standards as part of the statutory reporting process
- Supporting compliance and reporting requirements for a listed environment
What We're Looking For:
- Strong technical accounting background
- Experience with IFRS 16 and listed companies is essential
- Confident in managing audit queries and delivering under tight deadlines
- Able to hit the ground running with minimal handover